Realistic or Modern Age of Vikings (Always Accepting!)

[Ms. Sparrow]

"pfffft with what knife? The Earl always does this when he gets mad at someone. Form of punishment, now please take off these bonds. And I'm from England, but my family's Bulgarian." Azura said looking at her now clean nails.

 

[Ruckingdom293]

Inghard frowned at him, but not out of anger. He was thinking hard. He did not know how things in this part of the country were done, but foreign occupation in the Fjords was always tricky.


"It will be... Difficult," he said, tilting his head awkwardly at the word. "To convince the people to follow another foreign power. If you trust me, arriving as a liberator will allow you to raise more than enough of the locals as soldiers to bolster our ranks. Should you come as another conquering King... I cannot guarantee the popular uprising."


Inghard was hoping that Agnar would see the wisdom in appealing to the masses who were already discontent with outsider rule.


"However," he quickly said. "I understand that this is a quarrel you have no cause to join. Therefore, for the next ten years, I will offer you 1/5 of the profits of my land, as due thanks and tribute." He would stop short of fealty, but not quite at full independence.

 

[NightQueen]

While Inghard had gone to the Earl, Malina had gone to wash herself off.


She had just finished up and was trying herself before she got re-dressed.


Taking her hair she wound and twisted it, quickly making it into a single braid that came down passed her shoulders


I wonder if he will like it


She wondered before shaking her head, she needed to stop this kind of thinking


She did not like him that way....right?


She decided she would ask the Earl later today for a request in her search.


It would mean telling him her reasons but it was better than nothing.

 

[northguy]

As she inspected her nails, Aron let his hand unloop the axe from his belt, beginning to run a sharpening stone over the steel as he looked at her. "You really 'ought to start learning to lie, was told you westerners were good at it." He said this with a touch of sarcasm, despite knowing the woman may very well be about to pounce on him. "Name?" He briefly asked as he set the sharpening stone back down, reaching into his side pouch for dried meat, biting hard into it as he looked at the woman. She was interesting, to say the least.

 

[Kencen]

Leiknir hadn’t even noticed that Azura’s hands were still bound. He was too busy looking at her, uh, face. Yes, definitely her face. He drew an axe, and approached her, annoyed at the Slav’s antics.


“You slept with your hands bound? That can’t be good for… You are the one with the wrist injury, aren’t you?” He held the axe out, the head facing straight up. “Cut the bonds, woman,” Leiknir said, nodding to her. He glanced at the stranger, sharpening his axe, but decided to ignore him.

 

[TwistedDreams]

"You would retain a high amount of autonomy over the Earldom, your people would answer to you, your warriors would fight for you only, all i require is fealty" In Norway vassals were very independant and were not required to supply any troops or sometimes even taxes but were called upon like allies. "I will not accept any other terms" Agnar said decisively. Agnar had no desire for gold or taxes but desired power and seeing Astrid and Magnus had not put him in a very generous mood.


@Ruckingdom293

 

[Sharkiee]

She looked at magnus, could this man really be what she's looking for, she sighed smiling slightly feeling his warm hands on hers, "what was your wife like?" She watched his face as she spoke, "I bet she was beautiful".


Her eyea drifted back to the water again, she felt comfortable around magnus, he was not the brut that she thought he was, he was actually sweet, but she could help thinking of Agnar. She was torn.


@John Raptorfist

 

[Ms. Sparrow]

Azura made a pouting face, frowning "Your no fun" she said in a childish tone. She paced around the room. She was suprised. She was a great liar, this place was making her go soft. "You poor thing, laughed at by the Earl, your not making many friends here." She said twisting one of her strands of hair.


Just then one if the Vikings she had seen earlier, the nicer one. She couldn't help but noticed where his gaze continued to advert his gaze. Azura let out a sigh of relief. Before throwing her arms up, cutting through the bonds. She threw the bonds to the floor. She looked back at the nicer viking "You have no idea how much those bonds hurt. Thanks." She said with a nod. She threw a glare at the easterner.

 

[Ruckingdom293]

Inghard thought long about this, turning away and looking out over the sea. It was a bitter pill to swallow, and he was not happy about that.


"I would have you swear, by all the gods, that you will not enforce any laws upon the people that they do consent to. Do this, and I promise you shall always have my sword as your vassal."


He would honor this arrangement, but he needed to know that Agnar would do this. His people have been abused by outsiders for too long. If he would entrust their security to Agnar, he needed the highest assurance.

 

[northguy]

Aron made no move to interject the man's action, simply continuing to chew his jerky as he watched the two. "Not sure if that's the best idea, good man." He said simply. He was a foreigner, and he had no place taking part in their affairs, especially considering that he was trying to work an agreement with their leader. So he simply sat as the bounds were being undone, looking at the woman with a risen brow as he awaited them to come off. He wondered how long she'd keep it up.


@DarknessSpirit @Kencen

 

[TwistedDreams]

"I swear it, you will do with your people as you i will not interfere unless i absolutely must" He looked back over to Magnus and Astrid before calling out "Astrid! Magnus!" He called, waving the two over, he turned back to Inghard "So i have decided, i will summon every man and woman able to wield an axe and attack Earl Hakon, maybe i could even convince Earl Syvl to contribute, then surely we would overcome this foreign tyrant" Agnar could feel the stress of his personal and political ambitions starting to take a toll on him, he supposed that it would get worse as he prepared for an invasion.


(Whats the name of the Earldom?)


@John Raptorfist @Sharkiee @Ruckingdom293

 

[John Raptorfist]

"Heh...My wife? She was. She was very beautiful indeed. She had long, light hair and a good laugh. One that'd always make me smile." Magnus smiled slightly as he reminisced on days past. "We met in a tavern. I was raging drunk of course, and she was a barmaid. She'd always laugh at my dumb jokes and...heh...somehow tolerate my presence altogether. But, I guess the gods willed that we'd be together." He squeezed Astrid's hands for a moment. "She'd always sing when she'd be working around the house. By the gods, she had a beautiful voice." But out of nowhere, Agnars voice lanced the peace and intimacy of the moment, making Magnus jump slightly. The man grunted with irriation, a shadow falling over his eyes.


@Sharkiee @JacobLoL

 

[Sharkiee]

Astrid jumped back letting go of Magnus' hand, turned to see Agnar, had he been there that whole time?, she frowned. Getting herself up off the log she smiled at Magnus, "sounds like a beauty no one can beat" she fixed her dress, "though we must head back, the market won't be on for much longer, I am still in need of restocking" she looked down at her empty satchel, minus the two fish she had bought, she had gotten nothing on her list.


@John Raptorfist @JacobLoL

 

[Ruckingdom293]

(Hagevik is the name of the village, so it would be the Earldom of Hagevik)


Inghard grinned. He was not overly pleased with the terms, but the anticipation of finally returning home was exciting him. He would finally free his people from the oppressive Hakon.


He hoped his father would be proud of him.


"Excellent. Thank you, Agnar. I will send word to those whom I trust in Hagevik to prepare," he said.

 

[Ms. Sparrow]

Azura looked at the man, she stretched her arms out wide, she wanted to do that for so long. She walked over him. "I can't exactly kill you. Or anyone here sadly. But I can lie." Azura said walking away. She let her towel drop to the floor, revealing her naked body, she obviously was in no rush to put anything back on.


She picked up the clothes Astrid left for her. It was a rather simple forest green dress. Azura frowned looking in a mirror. She changed into the dress, looking at her scab wrist as she felt a tinge of pain from changing into the fresh clothes. Azura sighed "Great."

 

[John Raptorfist]

In reply to Astrid, Mangus said, "I know a woman who might just equal her." Though he smiled slightly, Agnars intrusion had angered him more than it should've. Did Agnar see it fit to intrude upon his private life just because he was earl? He thought while following Astrid back down the path and to the marketplace. Was he just staring at them the entire time? He felt like punching the Earl, but he knew full well what would happen if he did. So, Mangus just countinued to walk with a somewhat frustrated look on his face.


@Sharkiee

 

[TwistedDreams]

Agnar glared at Magnus as he approached. "Sorry to intrude on.. whatever" He said through almost gritted teeth "But we must prepare for war" He could see that Magnus was very unhappy with his intrusion but he didnt care, as he was unhappy too with Magnus pursueing Astrid. "Magnus, go back to the great hall and check on our guests and tell Thorred to summon every able bodied man and woman to Egersund" He commanded firmly, it seemed like his relationship with Magnus had fractured over this love triangle they had found themselves in. He turned to Inghard "And you go with him" Agnar seemed to be getting colder by the second. Now he would be left alone with Astrid.


@John Raptorfist @Sharkiee @Ruckingdom293 @ArisenMoon

 

[northguy]

After the event, Aron looked over the Viking man, giving him a small shrug. "Guess I was half right." He said simply, putting his hand down on the bench and standing to his feet. He stepped out of the baths without much hesitance as he made his way through the great hall, opening one of the great doors at the end as he went back outside. He spotted Agnar not far, watching Magnus and Astrid go by for a small while. He watched as Agnar finally approached them, standing off in the distance before beginning forward, raising his voice over to the small group. "I count as an able-bodied man?!" The Slav yelled over to the group, a smile wiped over his expression. He could do some battle.

 

[NightQueen]

Malina finished dressing herself and she left the fish finished up.


Making her way outside she made her way to where the earl was.


She saw the group gathered and watched quietly as the announcement was made.


She watched everyone react to the news and kept quiet.


She was waiting to speak to the earl.


@Ruckingdom293 @JacobLoL

 

[Sharkiee]

Astrid followed Magnus back toward Agnar, a warm smile across her face. She stood quietly as he gave orders waiting to be told what to do. They were suddenly alone, a whirlwind of emotion already simmering inside her with the confession from Magnus, she was unsure how more she could take. She looked up at him, shaking a little, "good morning again Agnar" she smiled weakly, her hands playing with a string that as come loose on her satchel. She noticed the girl that helped her aid the injured on the boat, "I believe you are needed again" she spoke softly smiling at Malina.


@JacobLoL @Haus Of Alaska

 

[Kencen]

“If your wrist still bothers you, Astrid should return soon. I do not think the Earl wants you to be running around on your own outside,” Leiknir said, this time actually looking at her face. “You killed many of our men in Mercia, they tell me. There very well may be family of those slain seeking your death.” He shrugged, and tilted his head. “If what they say is true, and I have no doubt that it is, I would much rather see you on our side than dead.” He heard a bit of a commotion back near the entrance. “That could be them now. We should go,” Leiknir said, and left the small bathing room behind. He hadn't even noticed that the foreigner had left before him, but when he saw him in the hall, Leiknir put a hand on his shoulder. "For the record, stranger, I think the Earl should accept your offer. We lost far more men than expected in the last raid, truth be told. Some new blood might be just what we need right now. I have fought mounted men before and, though they were Saxons, many of them were fierce warriors. Now what's all this ruckus about?"


@northguy

 

[TwistedDreams]

Agnar held his hands up to his face, when would he ever get to be alone with Astrid? He put a hand on her should "We'll talk later?" He asked before turning to the Slav and Malina "How many horses do you have?" He asked Aron, it turned out that he may be needing them afterall as they would not be going on a second raid so soon. He turned to Malina, waiting for her to speak. This morning alone had been a busy one, everywhere he turned someone wanted to speak with him.


@John Raptorfist @Sharkiee @Haus Of Alaska @Ruckingdom293 @northguy

 

[John Raptorfist]

"Of course, my Earl." Magnus mumbled, Agnar obviously was angry with him for getting close to Astrid. But, if she wanted her so bad, then why didn't he just say so instead of hiding in the bushes like some sort of filthy spy? He thought to himself as Agnar assigned Inghard to accompany him to town. "Do you not trust me? You seem to be so eager to send me away. It's like you don't like talking to me face-to-face." Magnus asked, forcing a friendly grin. "Or do you prefer watching from a distance, my earl?" The swede smiled, this time it was completely genuine. Looking back at Agnar while walking away with Inghard.


@JacobLoL @Ruckingdom293

 

[northguy]

Aron looked over Agnar for a brief moment as he spoke, "Mh. Not nearly enough for all your men. About a dozen, as many men as you could fit in your ships." He spoke with a nod, glancing in an off direction as he finished. "Can't bring you to them until we have an agreement though, all of them for a single of your ships." He stated his terms again, looking over the earl as he awaited his response.


@JacobLoL

 

[NightQueen]

Malina cleared her throat and spoke to the earl.


"I....I need your help, if you're willing to provide it"


She explained the entire situation regarding the identity of her father.


"So I was hoping that you could possibly give me some aid in trying to find out who my father is, even which Earl lead the raid"


She waited for an answer, she had been compliant and not even caused problems and she hoped it would be in her favor


@JacobLoL @Ruckingdom293